Join Audubon to witness bird banding, where experts capture, band, measure and release songbirds in order to record their movements. Birds will be gently removed from tall “mist nets” set in Audubon’s shrubby habitats. The techniques of identifying, measuring, weighing, and banding the birds will be demonstrated before they are released. The migratory habits and[.....]
The Aquidneck Land Trust, as part of the Newport Open Space Partnership, will open Miantonomi Memorial Tower to the public every Sunday from 11am to 2pm from June 25 to August 27. Come to the highest point in Newport to view the city and Newport Harbor. At 30 acres, Miantonomi is the largest city-owned park[.....]
The Aquidneck Land Trust, as part of the Newport Open Space Partnership, will open Miantonomi Memorial Tower to the public every Sunday from 11am to 2pm from June 25 to August 27. This is the final week. Come to the highest point in Newport to view the city and Newport Harbor. At 30 acres, Miantonomi[.....]
Eagles, Owls, Hawks, and Falcons, formidable and magnificent predators of the sky, are headed to Bristol, Rhode Island. Razor-sharp talons, extraordinary strength, hooked beaks and highly developed eyesight and hearing make raptors the rulers of the avian world. This September they will be descending on the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center in[.....]
The Scituate Land Trust and the Scituate Conservation Commission invites you to join them on the tour of Lawton Farm! A 54-acre conservation and recreation area, the farm includes an open field managed as grassland bird habitat. The event includes a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new entrance and a large educational display. Dogs are[.....]
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, the Barrington Garden Club and Barrington Recreation Department invite you to a late afternoon walk at Osamequin Nature Trails and Bird Sanctuary. This walk is also part of the Barrington 300th Anniversary commemoration. Celebrate the completion of a mulit-year trail renovation effort between the Land Trust and the Garden Club.[.....]
Due to the high level of interest in land trust walks on Thanksgiving weekend, please assist us in planning for these walks, by changing your Facebook status to 'going' as soon as your plans to attend are set. Thank you! Rhode Island Land Trusts The Cumberland Land Trust invites you to come enjoy a leisurely[.....]
Due to the high level of interest in land trust walks on Thanksgiving weekend, please assist us in planning for these walks, by changing your Facebook status to 'going' as soon as your plans to attend are set. Thank you! Rhode Island Land Trusts The Barrington Land Conservation Trust invites you to #OptOutside at a[.....]
Location: East Providence The East Providence Conservation Commission invites you to join their annual Coastal Coves Walk on August 11. The walk starts at the Boyden Heights Conservation Area (on Boyden Boulevard, East Providence). The walk includes a short stroll through the wooded trails of the conservation area and a stop at a dock that[.....]
Location: Westerly Avondale Farm Preserve in Westerly is a beautiful haven for butterflies, birds, and bats. Bird-watchers have called this preserve a hot spot for many species of birds. The hike is an easy, flat walk through a coastal preserve with a variety of native grasses and late summer wildflowers. All ages are welcome! This[.....]
Location: Bristol Eagles, Owls, Hawks, and Falcons, formidable and magnificent predators of the sky, are headed to Bristol, Rhode Island. Razor-sharp talons, extraordinary strength, hooked beaks and highly developed eyesight and hearing make raptors the rulers of the avian world. This September, they will be descending on the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Nature Center[.....]
Location: Westerly The Watch Hill Conservancy invites you to join syndicated columnist, Bruce Fellman, for a Migration Walk on Napatree as part of their celebration of Land Trust Days. They’ll take a family-friendly walk along the beach in search of long-distance travelers. They hope to see Monarchs fueling on Seaside Goldenrod, Tree Swallows to Hawks,[.....]
Location: Middletown Have you ever seen birds being banded? Here’s your chance! Learn about migratory bird research at this special Walk & Talk with Aquidneck Land Trust at Bailey Brook in Middletown. Bailey Brook is a primary source of drinking water for Middletown and Newport residents and serves as habitat for several migratory bird species.[.....]
Location: East Providence The East Providence Conservation Commission invites you to join them on a hike around Turner Reservoir and the abutting Bridgham Farm. All ages are welcome. Please be comfortable walking/hiking 3 miles on both trails and asphalt surfaces. Bug spray and sunscreen are suggested, along with plenty of water if it is a[.....]
If you have questions about a specific Land Trust Day activity, please contact the person and Land Trust listed with that event.
If you have questions about Rhode Island Land Trust Days, please contact:
Land Trust Days Coordinator: Virginia Streeter vstreeter@rilandtrusts.org